Miniature Ancient Elamite Bronze Axe Heads, ex-Piscopo
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Description
Ancient Near East, Iran, Elamite people, ca. 2200 BCE. A pair of well-shaped bronze axe heads with short, curved blades and long cylindrical sockets. These emphasize the beautiful, but simple geometry of these artistic weapons, ultimately meant to be buried to demonstrate the wealth of their owners. Some archaeologists have suggested that miniature weapons like these may have been made specifically to be buried with children. Size: 3.75" L x 2.5" H (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased in 2017; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, January 30, 2017, lot 232; ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages
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#182961
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased in 2017; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, January 30, 2017, lot 232; ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182961
Condition
Perforation to the socket on one as shown, and age expected surface wear, but otherwise great condition. Nice patina on both.
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Miniature Ancient Elamite Bronze Axe Heads, ex-Piscopo
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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